Featured Event
ICNC & The Hatchery Chicago’s World’s Fair 2022
Come one, come all! Inspired by the innovative creations from Chicago’s 1933 World’s Fair, experience the future of food, personal care, beauty, and more with ICNC and The Hatchery Chicago’s World’s Fair with keynote speaker Chef Rick Bayless. Try samples from emerging brands, discuss trending topics with notable speakers, and network with industry peers for a magical evening on Chicago’s West Side. Additionally, each ticket purchased provides a free ticket to a West Side resident, driving our mission to support the local entrepreneurial community.
More details and additional speaker announcements coming soon. All funds support our non-profit mission of helping entrepreneurs grow their businesses, and enhancing economic development and job creation on Chicago’s West Side. Contact Natalie Shmulik (natalie@thehatcherychicago.org) for support opportunities.
Thursday, December 8th
Time: 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Location: The Hatchery (135 N. Kedzie Ave.)
Cost: $200
Get your ticket!
Come one, come all! Inspired by the innovative creations from Chicago’s 1933 World’s Fair, experience the future of food, personal care, beauty, and more with ICNC and The Hatchery Chicago’s World’s Fair with keynote speaker Chef Rick Bayless. Try samples from emerging brands, discuss trending topics with notable speakers, and network with industry peers for a magical evening on Chicago’s West Side. Additionally, each ticket purchased provides a free ticket to a West Side resident, driving our mission to support the local entrepreneurial community.
More details and additional speaker announcements coming soon. All funds support our non-profit mission of helping entrepreneurs grow their businesses, and enhancing economic development and job creation on Chicago’s West Side. Contact Natalie Shmulik (natalie@thehatcherychicago.org) for support opportunities.
Thursday, December 8th
Time: 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Location: The Hatchery (135 N. Kedzie Ave.)
Cost: $200
Get your ticket!
Upcoming Events
Understanding Food Label Claims and Certifications
As educated consumers seek better–for–you foods, consumer packaged goods brands are adapting and creating new products marketed towards “all-natural” diets. Join Jahn Marie Parise of Burnt Sienna Innovations to learn how to properly label your categories to consumers, discover the different claim types and certifications, and streamline your business to process claims efficiently in the future.
Thursday, December 1st
Time: 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Location: The Hatchery (135 N. Kedzie Ave.)
Cost: $10
Get your ticket!
As educated consumers seek better–for–you foods, consumer packaged goods brands are adapting and creating new products marketed towards “all-natural” diets. Join Jahn Marie Parise of Burnt Sienna Innovations to learn how to properly label your categories to consumers, discover the different claim types and certifications, and streamline your business to process claims efficiently in the future.
Thursday, December 1st
Time: 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Location: The Hatchery (135 N. Kedzie Ave.)
Cost: $10
Get your ticket!
Starting a Food Business
Follow your dreams of starting a food business with our help. Join Natalie Shmulik of The Hatchery and Cheryl Balough of Balough Law Offices to go through a food business checklist and make sure you structure your business correctly from the start. This class covers required licensing, certification, financing, and branding. This event is free for residents of the West Side communities. To register, email dani@thehatcherychicago.org.
Monday, December 12th
Time: 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Location: HYBRID - Online and at The Hatchery (135 N. Kedzie Ave.)
Cost: $40
Get your ticket!
Follow your dreams of starting a food business with our help. Join Natalie Shmulik of The Hatchery and Cheryl Balough of Balough Law Offices to go through a food business checklist and make sure you structure your business correctly from the start. This class covers required licensing, certification, financing, and branding. This event is free for residents of the West Side communities. To register, email dani@thehatcherychicago.org.
Monday, December 12th
Time: 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Location: HYBRID - Online and at The Hatchery (135 N. Kedzie Ave.)
Cost: $40
Get your ticket!
Starting a Food Business
Follow your dreams of starting a food business with our help. Join Natalie Shmulik of The Hatchery and Cheryl Balough of Balough Law Offices to go through a food business checklist and make sure you structure your business correctly from the start. This class covers required licensing, certification, financing, and branding. This event is free for residents of the West Side communities. To register, email dani@thehatcherychicago.org.
Tuesday, January 10th
Time: 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Location: HYBRID - Online and at The Hatchery (135 N. Kedzie Ave.)
Cost: $40
Get your ticket!
Follow your dreams of starting a food business with our help. Join Natalie Shmulik of The Hatchery and Cheryl Balough of Balough Law Offices to go through a food business checklist and make sure you structure your business correctly from the start. This class covers required licensing, certification, financing, and branding. This event is free for residents of the West Side communities. To register, email dani@thehatcherychicago.org.
Tuesday, January 10th
Time: 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Location: HYBRID - Online and at The Hatchery (135 N. Kedzie Ave.)
Cost: $40
Get your ticket!
Interested in sponsoring events?
Event sponsorship presents the ICNC members with unique opportunities to showcase their business. Contact ICNC for current event sponsorship opportunities for your business.